Mechanical Technician (Metallurgy) Based in Wolverhampton 6 Month Contract Shift Work : 39 hour working week. M - F, over alternating 2 shifts. Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M-T), 06:00 - 13:00 (F). Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M-T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F). £21.95 per hour Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate) Duties: * Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings. * Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly. * Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws. * Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds. * Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content. * Perform radiographic analysis of components. * Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams. Skills: * Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching). * Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc). * Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how. * Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications....